Pyrex in action

I really do use my vintage Pyrex most every day.

Bread dough rising in my newest aqua bowl


3 loaves of bread - baked in Pyrex


peeled carrots and potatoes sitting in water - waiting for the roast beef to cook before they bake with it


Orange jello with mandarin oranges - a family favorite



no Pyrex in this picture, just cute Gavin enjoying a slice of fresh bread

Spring Sewing

My sewing machine has been very busy this week. I am tired of wearing blue jeans so much and seeing the whole world wearing blue jeans everywhere. I can't change anyone else, but I want to dress with some more color.
I read on Diane's blog about her plan and progress sewing up 6 pretty spring/summer dresses.
I also get emails from Cath Kidston and just love their floral combinations and how they use red, blue, pink and green together.
So, here is what I came up with to improve my spring wardrobe.....


McCalls 5198 - yes, this bag is as big as it looks!

Polka dot apron

3 finished dresses - the same old Simplicity 5767 pattern, but with 3 different necklines

white eyelet at the sweetheart neckline

scalloped neckline on the white with pink flowers

I had a package of vintage rick rack to trim this mostly red one.